Re: May I come in?
 

mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote:
> Peter Adler wrote:
>
>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>> would be a plus.
>>
>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>> experts:
>>
>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>
>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>> spend less?
>>
>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>> away?
>>
>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>
>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>
>> Thank you --
>>
>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>
>
>
> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
> in good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
> models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be
> an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody
> high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two
> overdrives...

what rpm's at 70mph?

Re: May I come in?
 

I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are a
few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already sold, or
the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for a while.
Anyone know of anything in NE US?

Pete (fP)


"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
> Peter Adler wrote:
>
>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car
>> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>> would be a plus.
>>
>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>> experts:
>>
>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and
>> say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>
>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>> spend less?
>>
>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>> away?
>>
>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>
>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>
>> Thank you --
>>
>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>
>
>
> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in
> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models
> seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I
> got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it
> *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two
> overdrives...

Re: May I come in?
 

I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are a
few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already sold, or
the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for a while.
Anyone know of anything in NE US?

Pete (fP)


"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
> Peter Adler wrote:
>
>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car
>> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>> would be a plus.
>>
>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>> experts:
>>
>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and
>> say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>
>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>> spend less?
>>
>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>> away?
>>
>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>
>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>
>> Thank you --
>>
>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>
>
>
> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in
> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models
> seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I
> got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it
> *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two
> overdrives...

Re: May I come in?
 

I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are a
few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already sold, or
the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for a while.
Anyone know of anything in NE US?

Pete (fP)


"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
> Peter Adler wrote:
>
>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car
>> I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>> would be a plus.
>>
>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>> experts:
>>
>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and
>> say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>
>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>> spend less?
>>
>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>> away?
>>
>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>
>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>
>> Thank you --
>>
>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>
>
>
> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in
> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models
> seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I
> got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it
> *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two
> overdrives...

Re: May I come in?
 

Peter Adler wrote:
> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are a
> few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already sold, or
> the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for a while.
> Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>
> Pete (fP)


Sorry, no. I just searched Craigslist for you here. How about a nice
'86 CIvic Si? One owner, 38 mpg... ;-)


>
>
> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>
>>Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>
>>>My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car
>>>I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>would be a plus.
>>>
>>>I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>experts:
>>>
>>>Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and
>>>say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>
>>>Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>spend less?
>>>
>>>Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>away?
>>>
>>>Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>
>>>I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>
>>>Thank you --
>>>
>>>Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>
>>
>>
>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in
>>good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models
>>seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I
>>got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it
>>*should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two
>>overdrives...
>
>
>

Re: May I come in?
 

Peter Adler wrote:
> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are a
> few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already sold, or
> the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for a while.
> Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>
> Pete (fP)


Sorry, no. I just searched Craigslist for you here. How about a nice
'86 CIvic Si? One owner, 38 mpg... ;-)


>
>
> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>
>>Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>
>>>My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car
>>>I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>would be a plus.
>>>
>>>I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>experts:
>>>
>>>Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and
>>>say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>
>>>Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>spend less?
>>>
>>>Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>away?
>>>
>>>Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>
>>>I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>
>>>Thank you --
>>>
>>>Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>
>>
>>
>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in
>>good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models
>>seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I
>>got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it
>>*should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two
>>overdrives...
>
>
>

Re: May I come in?
 

Peter Adler wrote:
> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are a
> few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already sold, or
> the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for a while.
> Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>
> Pete (fP)


Sorry, no. I just searched Craigslist for you here. How about a nice
'86 CIvic Si? One owner, 38 mpg... ;-)


>
>
> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>
>>Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>
>>>My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the car
>>>I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>would be a plus.
>>>
>>>I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>experts:
>>>
>>>Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing and
>>>say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>
>>>Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>spend less?
>>>
>>>Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>away?
>>>
>>>Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>
>>>I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>
>>>Thank you --
>>>
>>>Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>
>>
>>
>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used, in
>>good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic models
>>seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to* be an HX. I
>>got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so bloody high it
>>*should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to have two
>>overdrives...
>
>
>

Re: May I come in?
 

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:

> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
> a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
> sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
> a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>
> Pete (fP)


Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
and asking $1950

I'm not *sure* it's an HX...

>
>
> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>> Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>> would be a plus.
>>>
>>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>> experts:
>>>
>>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>
>>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>> spend less?
>>>
>>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>> away?
>>>
>>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>
>>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>
>>> Thank you --
>>>
>>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>> in
>> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>> models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>> be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>> bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>> have two overdrives...

Re: May I come in?
 

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:

> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
> a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
> sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
> a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>
> Pete (fP)


Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
and asking $1950

I'm not *sure* it's an HX...

>
>
> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>> Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>> would be a plus.
>>>
>>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>> experts:
>>>
>>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>
>>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>> spend less?
>>>
>>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>> away?
>>>
>>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>
>>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>
>>> Thank you --
>>>
>>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>> in
>> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>> models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>> be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>> bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>> have two overdrives...

Re: May I come in?
 

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:

> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
> a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
> sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
> a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>
> Pete (fP)


Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
and asking $1950

I'm not *sure* it's an HX...

>
>
> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>> Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>> would be a plus.
>>>
>>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>> experts:
>>>
>>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>
>>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>> spend less?
>>>
>>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>> away?
>>>
>>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>
>>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>
>>> Thank you --
>>>
>>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>> in
>> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>> models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>> be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>> bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>> have two overdrives...

Re: May I come in?
 

That could have been nice! I just closed on a '97 HX with 140K for $3000.
But it looks pretty and the owner seems to have treated it kindly.

And, shortly after I closed, I came across a review of the same year model
by an owner who claims that the transmission is failure-prone and very
expensive to repair. Expensive I can understand, but failure-prone?

Hey, guys, say it ain't so ...!

Pete (fP)


"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
news:Ds8li.10877$ZO4.7773@trndny05...
> On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:
>
>> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
>> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
>> a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
>> sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
>> a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>>
>> Pete (fP)
>
>
> Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
> and asking $1950
>
> I'm not *sure* it's an HX...
>
>>
>>
>> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
>> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>>> Peter Adler wrote:
>>>
>>>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>>> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>> would be a plus.
>>>>
>>>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>> experts:
>>>>
>>>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>>> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>>
>>>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>> spend less?
>>>>
>>>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>> away?
>>>>
>>>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>>
>>>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you --
>>>>
>>>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>>> in
>>> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>>> models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>>> be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>>> bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>>> have two overdrives...
>

Re: May I come in?
 

That could have been nice! I just closed on a '97 HX with 140K for $3000.
But it looks pretty and the owner seems to have treated it kindly.

And, shortly after I closed, I came across a review of the same year model
by an owner who claims that the transmission is failure-prone and very
expensive to repair. Expensive I can understand, but failure-prone?

Hey, guys, say it ain't so ...!

Pete (fP)


"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
news:Ds8li.10877$ZO4.7773@trndny05...
> On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:
>
>> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
>> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
>> a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
>> sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
>> a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>>
>> Pete (fP)
>
>
> Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
> and asking $1950
>
> I'm not *sure* it's an HX...
>
>>
>>
>> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
>> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>>> Peter Adler wrote:
>>>
>>>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>>> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>> would be a plus.
>>>>
>>>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>> experts:
>>>>
>>>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>>> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>>
>>>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>> spend less?
>>>>
>>>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>> away?
>>>>
>>>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>>
>>>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you --
>>>>
>>>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>>> in
>>> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>>> models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>>> be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>>> bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>>> have two overdrives...
>

Re: May I come in?
 

That could have been nice! I just closed on a '97 HX with 140K for $3000.
But it looks pretty and the owner seems to have treated it kindly.

And, shortly after I closed, I came across a review of the same year model
by an owner who claims that the transmission is failure-prone and very
expensive to repair. Expensive I can understand, but failure-prone?

Hey, guys, say it ain't so ...!

Pete (fP)


"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
news:Ds8li.10877$ZO4.7773@trndny05...
> On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:
>
>> I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
>> dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
>> a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
>> sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
>> a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>>
>> Pete (fP)
>
>
> Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
> and asking $1950
>
> I'm not *sure* it's an HX...
>
>>
>>
>> "mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
>> news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>>> Peter Adler wrote:
>>>
>>>> My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>>> car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>> apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>> Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>> would be a plus.
>>>>
>>>> I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>> experts:
>>>>
>>>> Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>>> and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>>
>>>> Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>> spend less?
>>>>
>>>> Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>> point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>> away?
>>>>
>>>> Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>>
>>>> I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you --
>>>>
>>>> Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>>> in
>>> good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>>> models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>>> be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>>> bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>>> have two overdrives...
>

Re: May I come in?
 

Peter Adler wrote:
> That could have been nice! I just closed on a '97 HX with 140K for $3000.
> But it looks pretty and the owner seems to have treated it kindly.
>
> And, shortly after I closed, I came across a review of the same year model
> by an owner who claims that the transmission is failure-prone and very
> expensive to repair. Expensive I can understand, but failure-prone?
>
> Hey, guys, say it ain't so ...!
>
> Pete (fP)


I've seen indications that it fails more often than the usual
automatic, but don't know if it's a flaw or how they get driven by so
many kids. And replacements on Ebay don't seem too expensive. FWIW, my
'95 EX has a regular 5 speed, and not only did it fail and get replaced
by the previous owner (along with the clutch, happily), but someone was
posting here a few weeks ago about the same 5 speed failing...


>
>
> "Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
> news:Ds8li.10877$ZO4.7773@trndny05...
>
>>On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
>>>dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
>>>a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
>>>sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
>>>a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>>>
>>>Pete (fP)
>>
>>
>>Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
>>and asking $1950
>>
>>I'm not *sure* it's an HX...
>>
>>
>>>
>>>"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
>>>news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>>>
>>>>Peter Adler wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>>>>car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>>>apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>>>Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>>>would be a plus.
>>>>>
>>>>>I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>>>experts:
>>>>>
>>>>>Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>>>>and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>>>
>>>>>Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>>>spend less?
>>>>>
>>>>>Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>>>point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>>>away?
>>>>>
>>>>>Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>>>
>>>>>I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thank you --
>>>>>
>>>>>Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>>>> in
>>>>good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>>>>models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>>>>be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>>>>bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>>>>have two overdrives...
>>
>
>

Re: May I come in?
 

Peter Adler wrote:
> That could have been nice! I just closed on a '97 HX with 140K for $3000.
> But it looks pretty and the owner seems to have treated it kindly.
>
> And, shortly after I closed, I came across a review of the same year model
> by an owner who claims that the transmission is failure-prone and very
> expensive to repair. Expensive I can understand, but failure-prone?
>
> Hey, guys, say it ain't so ...!
>
> Pete (fP)


I've seen indications that it fails more often than the usual
automatic, but don't know if it's a flaw or how they get driven by so
many kids. And replacements on Ebay don't seem too expensive. FWIW, my
'95 EX has a regular 5 speed, and not only did it fail and get replaced
by the previous owner (along with the clutch, happily), but someone was
posting here a few weeks ago about the same 5 speed failing...


>
>
> "Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
> news:Ds8li.10877$ZO4.7773@trndny05...
>
>>On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:30:09 -0400, Peter Adler wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I've seen other nice Civics but I kind of had my heart set on the HX. I
>>>dunno -- something about a device that shouldn't work but does. There are
>>>a few around, although most of them are either too expensive, already
>>>sold, or the owner "forgot to mention ... etc". But I'll keep looking for
>>>a while. Anyone know of anything in NE US?
>>>
>>>Pete (fP)
>>
>>
>>Where are you? I think there's one in Leverrett, MA, 160,000 miles IIRC,
>>and asking $1950
>>
>>I'm not *sure* it's an HX...
>>
>>
>>>
>>>"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> @verizon.net>" <"mjc13<REMOVETHIS> wrote in message
>>>news:FkDki.3093$nQ4.342@trndny01...
>>>
>>>>Peter Adler wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>My 14th Volvo (a 765T) is resting and I need transport. I think the
>>>>>car I'm looking for is a Civic HX, preferably auto. I'm seeing some in
>>>>>apparently reasonable shape with 100K or thereabouts for around $4500.
>>>>>Looks don't matter much, but reliability is a must. Good gas mileage
>>>>>would be a plus.
>>>>>
>>>>>I know absolutely nothing about Hondas, so my questions to all you
>>>>>experts:
>>>>>
>>>>>Is the HX a good choice or are people going to roll around laughing
>>>>>and say, You bought a WHAT!!!?
>>>>>
>>>>>Is the price/age point reasonable? Should I spend more money? Could I
>>>>>spend less?
>>>>>
>>>>>Volvos before '88 had bad electrical issues. Is there a similar break
>>>>>point with the HX where long-standing problems were finally made to go
>>>>>away?
>>>>>
>>>>>Is there anything peculiar to this model that I should watch for?
>>>>>
>>>>>I've enjoyed browsing this group and look forward to your responses.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thank you --
>>>>>
>>>>>Pete (from Poughquag)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I too thought I wanted an HX, but they are pretty hard to find used,
>>>> in
>>>>good shape, because they weren't all that common. The other Civic
>>>>models seem to get close to the same mpg, so don't decide it *has to*
>>>>be an HX. I got an EX sedan with a 5 speed, and the gearing is so
>>>>bloody high it *should* get good fuel economy! The thing appears to
>>>>have two overdrives...
>>
>
>